The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management (Library and Information Science Text Series)

Wilkinson, Frances C.; Lewis, Linda K.; Lubas, Rebecca L.

ISBN 10: 1610697138 / ISBN 13: 9781610697132

Published by Libraries Unlimited (edition 2), 2015

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management (Library and Information Science Text Series)
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (edition 2)
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1610697138
• ISBN 13: 9781610697132
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2.
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions management.

Since the last edition of this text was published over a decade ago, library acquisitions practices have changed dramatically in response to economic and industry changes and the introduction and maturation of new technologies. An essential tool kit, this updated edition covers every aspect of current acquisitions management from organization of acquisitions departments to professional ethics.

The step-by-step guide takes you through acquisitions department activities from the beginning of the ordering process through making materials available to the public. You'll learn about the latest acquisitions systems, negotiating bids and RFPs, gifts and exchange, and decisions of permanence. In addition, the book provides expert guidance on relationships with vendors as well as on the publishing industry in general. Key among the updates to this second edition is information about major changes that have occurred recently, including what's new in integrated library systems, electronic resource management, and patron- and demand-driven acquisitions. An appendix offers a wealth of resources on topics related to acquisitions and includes a comprehensive glossary.

About the Author

Rebecca L. Lubas is director of Cataloging & Discovery Services at the University of New Mexico Libraries, Albuquerque, NM, where she coordinates a group of catalogers working in many formats.